Senior Consultant, Permitted Bat Biologist, Natural Resources
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Senior bat biologist leading surveys and permitting for renewable projects.
27 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Overland Park, KS
Field
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
mist-netting
radio telemetry
acoustic survey
permit submission
data management
gps mapping
- Review endangered bat species resource records.
- Lead mist-netting and radio-telemetry surveys for protected bat species.
- Submit environmental permit applications.
- Oversee acoustic bat surveys and review acoustic data.
- Lead and/or prepare portions written reports, tables, spreadsheets, databases, and maps for client and regulatory agency review.
- Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team.
- Complete quality control review for bat data and reports.
- Record, enter, organize, manage, and analyze data.
- Perform background data and desktop site reviews.
- Support GPS data collection and mapping.
What you bring
arcgis
gps
statistics
technical writing
bachelor's
4+ years
- Working knowledge of field sampling techniques for various bat species
- Master’s degree in biology or related field from an accredited institution is a plus.
- Comfortable with ArcGIS field maps and GPS-based survey equipment.
- Knowledge, understanding, and use of statistical analysis a plus.
- The ability to solve problems using critical thinking to independently complete tasks or in a team environment.
- Understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).
- USFWS Collection Permit for protected bat species.
- Detailed note-taking skills.
- Experience working well both in a team setting and independently.
- Experience conducting bat surveys in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and/or Oklahoma.
- Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.
- Experience with bat radio telemetry and roost emergence counts.
- Familiarity with acoustic bat surveys and associated software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
- A bachelor’s degree in an environmental (biology, ecology, natural resources, soil science, or related field) discipline. Or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods, including overnight travel.
- 4+ years of related experience.
- This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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Company
Overview
Revenue $1.3B
Annual Revenue
Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across over 40 countries.
KKR Backing
Since 2021
Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.
Thousands Annually
Projects Undertaken
Undertakes thousands of projects each year.
- Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
- Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
- Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
- Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
- Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We are passionate about what we do.
- We collaborate to achieve excellence.
- We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
- We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
- We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.
50% reduction
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.
70M tons CO2
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
- Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
- Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.
50% women
Senior Leadership Team
Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.
40% by 2025
Global Workforce Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.
Active tracking
Gender Balance Monitoring
The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.
- They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.
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